Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem - Garden City

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are core values, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive by embracing diverse skills, ideas, and knowledge.

This role involves performing all types of echocardiography testing and assisting physicians in delivering safe, age-appropriate patient care within the Echocardiography Lab. The Cardiac Sonographer will collaborate with RNs and MDs in a health team setting to promote wellness, optimize patient outcomes, and ensure quality care. Participation in unit/department/institution performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes, based on professional practice standards, is also expected.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma, Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program Required.
• Appropriate credential in echocardiography, from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR Registered Cardiac Congenial Sonographer (RCCS), Required.
• Current and valid BLS certification - Inpatient facility only Required.
• Strong communication (both written and oral), detail orientation, customer service, multitasking skills Required.
• Basic computer skills Required.
• Experience performing echocardiography with various manufacturer echo machines used in the Echo Lab Required.
• Reg Cardiac Congntl Sonogrphr, Diagnostic Cardic Sonogrphr-Ct, Reg Cardiac Sonographer - Cert, Diag Med Sonographer-FetalEcho, Reg Vascular Technologist-Cert

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years Experience performing echocardiograms Preferred.
• Current and valid BLS certification - Outpatient facility only Preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echo (both exercise and pharmacological) per department and management guidelines.
• Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements correctly, recognizing pathology and/or customizing exams requiring contrast agents due to lack of image quality.
• Responds to stat calls accordingly.
• Reports life-threatening pathology to attending Physician or Fellow.
• Responsible for the preparation of echocardiogram procedures, including equipment, supplies, instruments, and appropriate paperwork.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees as needed.
• Responsible for daily quality control of equipment and escalates issues as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Robust support system for any stage of life
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree